SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 12Further and higher education exceptions
Part 1Single-sex institutions, etc.
Single-sex institutions turning co-educational
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1
In the case of a single-sex institution—
a
its responsible body may submit to the Commission an application for the making of a transitional exemption order, and
b
the Commission may make the order.
2
An application under sub-paragraph (1) must specify—
a
the period proposed by the responsible body as the transitional period to be specified in the order,
b
the stages, within that period, by which the body proposes to move to the position where section 91(1)(a) and (c), so far as relating to sex, is complied with, and
c
any other matters relevant to the terms and operation of the order applied for.
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The Commission must not make an order on an application under sub-paragraph (1) unless satisfied that the terms of the application are reasonable, having regard to—
a
the nature of the institution's premises,
b
the accommodation, equipment and facilities available, and
c
the responsible body's financial resources.